-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
Arthur David Anderson
Place of birth: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Parents: William John & Elizabeth Emma Anderson
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 159545
Click here to print memorial poster
Biographical Information:
Arthur was born on 4th June 1922 to William and Elizabeth Anderson, of Portsmouth, Hampshire. His naval training was at H.M.S. St Vincent sometime around 1938/39. He was 18 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photos |
 A Christmas card Arthur sent to his family back home from Hood |
 The inside of the Christmas card |
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, England
Photos of the memorial
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea, Hampshire, England
Photos of the memorial
The part of the memorial in which the Hood casualty names can be found.
(Panels 45 to 61)
Arthur's name is in Column 1 of Panel 47.
Detail of Arthur's name.
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Arthur's sister, W Anderson (Letter, photo & Christmas card Feb 2001)